Welcome to the DownUnder Direct Inspiration blog. Here you will find lots of fantastic projects using the wonderful range of products from DownUnder Direct. The DownUnder Direct range includes Bazzill Basics Paper, JustRite Stamps, Spellbinders, Swarovski Crystals and BLING-abilities. You will also find our latest edition - the wonderful pre cut and scored card blanks from Le Crystelle. Card blanks are now available for retail purchase only. To view the complete range visit www.lecrystelle.com.au

Cut a strip of cardstock to 6x12 inches. Arrange two border dies together at one end, and tape in place before die cutting.

Step 2

From the opposite end mark intervals at 10, 6 and 10cm, then score and fold.

Step 3

Create a box from the remaining strip of cardstock trimmed to 14.5x23cm. Mark and score lines at 4.5cm, then 14cm, then another 4.5 across the long end, and 4.5, 5.5 and 4.5cm along the adjacent side. Cut notches in the corners as shown, then glue to he tabs to the inside of the box. Adhere inside the bag.

Step 6

Cut narrow strips and join together for the handle. Adhere the ends to the sides of the box.

Step 7

Hold bag closed and mark a spot for the notch to hold it closed, using the die cut pattern as the hook.Open bag and cut the notch. (note you may like to wait until you have added patterned paper.
Go ahead and decorate with patterned paper and a Spellbinders Create-a-rose.